Using Business Etiquette in the MBA Admissions Process
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Summary
In this conversation, Harold Simansky interviews Nisha Trivedi, a certified business etiquette trainer and mbaMission MBA admissions consultant, about the importance of business etiquette in the MBA admissions process and in the professional world. Nisha shares her expertise on making a positive first impression, dressing appropriately for business school visits, and how to approach conversations with current students and alumni. She also emphasizes the principles of consideration, respect, and honesty in all interactions and the importance of clear and honest communication in solving business problems.
Takeaways
- Making a positive first impression is crucial in the MBA admissions process.
- Dressing appropriately, such as in business casual attire, is important for business school visits.
- When reaching out to current students or alumni, be gracious, specific in your request, and thank them for their time.
- During conversations, ask questions that go beyond what can easily be found on the school's website and share the floor with others.
- In interviews, be concise, direct in answering questions, and follow up with a thank-you note within 48 hours.
- Consideration, respect, and honesty are key principles in business etiquette.
- Clear and honest communication is essential in solving business problems and maintaining strong relationships.
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1. Welcome to the mbaMission podcast (00:00:00)
2. Nisha Trivedi, Senior Admissions Consultant and Certified Business Etiquette Trainer (00:00:47)
3. How does business etiquette apply to the MBA admissions process? (00:01:44)
4. Business etiquette in the context of business school campus visits (00:02:41)
5. Dressing appropriately for MBA admissions events (00:03:37)
6. How to engage in MBA admissions events (00:03:56)
7. Outreach to current MBA students and alumni (00:05:12)
8. Appropriate etiquette for business school interviews (00:06:37)
9. The 3 Principles of business etiquette (00:08:08)
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